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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,352.11 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,352.11 and 316.69 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,352.11 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,352.11 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,352.11 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 428,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,199.72/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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